KitchenAid 5-Ply Clad Polished Stainless Steel Stock Pot/Stockpot with Lid, 6 Quart

Awesome 5 ply similar to an All-Clad 5-ply but at a discount price depending on when you buy!!! Shiny multi layered steel, heavy thick bottom and a good capacity (6 Quart) the c which distributes the heat evenly…ideal for cooking large quantities of food such as Pasta, Gravy or anything at all. We have used it for several things the past few months and everything turned out so well without sticking. The inside wall has easy to read markings in liters/Quarts to follow those recipes to the dot; the handle is coated with KitchenAid etched on it.Dimensions: The stock pot's dimensions in inches are Height:5"; Outside diameter is 10" (edge to edge)How to use: Before cooking in any of the stainless steel appliances, I let the utensil heat up for few mins, then I do the water bead test, if the water beads up and rolls on the surface then it's ready for cooking otherwise you just let it heat up on medium heat for some more time and retry the bead test again. By using this method, the food does not stick to your pan and you don't have to use a lot of grease as well.Cleaning: When it comes to cleaning the steel appliances, all you need is just some soap, vinegar and warm water. I make a mixture of Dish Soap, Vinegar and water 2:1:1 ratio and then fill it up in a spray bottle; use this to clean the steel appliances and they always come like brand new. For any sticky and stubborn food residue, I soak the pan with hot water and the above mixture overnight then tackle it in the morning. If it still doesn't come out then I add 1 cup of vinegar, 1 cup of water and 1 TSP of dish soap concentrate to the pan and heat it on stove until the whole mixture starts boiling, then scrub it with a brush or anything with a handle; you have to be careful as the contents will be boiling hot. They always come out super clean. I rarely use a steel wool as that will ruin the finish of the stainless steel.Overall, a high quality stock pot. Highly recommend to anyone!!!

This pot has really high quality and it's not super heavy. It actually looks pretty nice on the stove top. The size is in the right spot for my family or 4 when need to move something soupy or pasta sauce. Overall, it's my daily go to pot.

I have the entire set and this was the last piece I needed as the other stockpot is bigger. This is a great size for most things. The all clad set has turned out to be a great set of pot and pans and I am very glad I purchased these.

Just so you know, KitchenAid cookware is made by the same company who makes RachelRay, Circulon, Faberware and many more. That being said, I've been looking at this pot/set for a year and finally decided to pull the trigger. The 8qt pot was beautiful. However, after comparing it side by side with Viking, I liked the Viking better. Something about the black handles was weird to me. Also, Viking had more variety of other pots and pans individually. I have a big family and pretty much only use big pots.

I am very happy with my purchase. I would recommend this to anyone. The heat distribution makes cooking so much easier. Very well made pot. I am going to be replacing all my smaller size pots with ones that are 5ply as well.

I bought this stock pot as an upgrade to our excellent 6-qt pot that was not quite big enough for some things I like to do. The KitchenAid is very well constructed and has worked well.However, from a practical standpoint it is at best a 7 1/2 qt stock pot.The older 6-qt will take a full 6 quarts of liquid (by measuring cup) and have room to stir (carefully) and fully seat the lid.The KitchenAid will accept 8 quarts of liquid (same measuring cup) with absolutely no room to spare. You can't stir the contents without spilling, and the lid will float.Other than that, no concerns. But be aware of the volume issue. If you want a useful/practical 8-quart capacity, look elsewhere.

What a nice pot ! Perfect weight! I love the handles , that it doesn’t get hot. Wonderful product.

This is an awesome pan! I love the measurement markings in the pan, the large capacity and the hefty feel of the pan! I don’t like the lighter cheap feeling pans, so this fit all my needs perfectly. I use it for boiling pastas, making sauces and stews; just a great pan.